Round up of important Sixth Form news.
Following a competition in the Autumn Term, the sixth form now has its own logo representing our own three key values; opportunity, challenge and success. Thanks to Jamie Pratt in Year 12 for the design to the right, which follows a similar theme to that of the college.
Since the last newsletter, the sixth form have had another charity fundraising event for Children in Need, in conjunction with the college. They were successful in raising £345 with the usual cake sales, which went like hot cakes, so thanks to Dane Pemberton and Jade Lyons for their efforts in Food Technology. At lunch time, following its success last year, there was ‘I’m a sixth former get me out of here’ with students volunteering to complete a bush tucker trial with combinations such as marmite and rice pudding; flour and ground ginger, tuna and jam, mustard and marmite, whole garlic. Callum Payne was the overall winner, eating everything put in front of him.
UCAS
As of 29th November the totals for applications to university are as follows:
| HOUSE | Number of applications 2009 entry | Number of applications 2010 entry | Number of applications 2011 entry | Number of applications 2012 entry |
| DeMontfort | 35 | 26 | 17 | |
| Glenne | 37 | 34 | 28 | |
| Herrick | 31 | 28 | 30 | |
| Wistan | 23 | 25 | 21 | |
| Guthlaxton total | 129 | 126 | 113 | 96 |
| Percentage of year 13 students | 68% | 71% | 82% | 67% |
| Ex-students | 3 | 9 | 17 | |
| Overall totals | 132 | 135 | 130 |
We have met our target of processing applications by Christmas; most applications were processed within 3 weeks of handing in to the Post 16 Office by the 12th October deadline date. There are a handful of other applications to be sent over the next week or so, but all applications are well in advance of the UCAS deadline of 14th January 2012.
YEAR 11 STUDENTS should be in the process of completing their Sixth Form application form and the Lecap form online to apply for Post 16 courses in September 2012. Students have been attending A level taster lessons over the last few weeks to help them in making an informed decision about their choices. Once students begin on courses, it is increasingly difficult to change subjects due to the extent of work covered at A level in a short space of time. Students must ensure that they are making the right decision and should seek advice from subject teachers, mentors and parents/carers.
Deadline Wednesday 7th December 2011 for Sixth Form Applications.
On 12th December, we look forward to the arrival of our new Post 16 Student Manager, Mrs Rebecca Rose, a former Connexions Manager. She replaces Mrs Jan Voss who we will say farewell to in sixth form assembly on 16th December and at the formal Christmas dinner on 19th. Rebecca will shadow Jan for the remaining 2 weeks of term as well as students in Year 12 and 13 to gather a real flavour for what the sixth form is about. We wish Jan Voss all the best for her future.
Published on Thursday 1st December 2011 at 09:00
Categories: 6th Form